Combat Never Changes

Before i state the first line of this actual post, i want to say that at the time of posting, this is nothing more than speculation and alleged report from "anonymous sources"... right, so that's said. Halo: Combat Evolved HD is said to be hitting shelves in November. Joystiq have quoted anonymous sources, saying that the remake of the ever popular first installment of the Halo series is being worked on by Saber Interactive (creators of Timeshift) and that they intend to have it released on November 15th (to coincide with the originals 10th anniversary). Supposedly the update won't just be a touch up in terms of graphics though, as the game is now said to be in full 1080p, 3D compatible and running on a completely new engine, DIFFERENT to the Reach engine. Multiplayer is still under construction, with the possibility of online co-op (the original had 2 player split screen co-op). Personally, i'm calling bullshit on this for now, as i find it hard to believe Microsoft would be having another studio put their name on a title that's sure to sell millions of units, but the rumours of a Halo remake have been persistent for quite some time now, so you never know.

Reach: Combat Evolved

According to 'industry chatter' there is something underway at 343 Industries (Microsoft's new studio in charge of the Halo franchise). Word is that the studio is using the engine from Halo: Reach to create a remake of Halo: Combat Evolved. I'll just let you think about that for a second. OK, So at the moment i'm definitely taking this as a rumour and nothing more, but it certainly is an interesting concept (until you realise that online multiplayer on the game would actually just be Halo: Reach). Following that, it's also rumoured that the studio is working on an actual sequel to Halo 3, but that's also nothing more than rumour right now although it wouldn't surprise me. Microsoft releasing another game with Master Chief is like a pig rolling in mud... It doesn't need to happen, but you know it will.